Dong-Gu Travel Guide

Gwangju

A traditional Korean temple surrounded by pine trees.
A white building with columns and a flag on top.
A stone path through a forest with trees and rocks.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by dense green forest.
A dessert with ice cream, cake, and nuts.

Stay near popular Dong-Gu attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Dong-Gu

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)

3 out of 5
369 Cheonbyeonu-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿2,781 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,781
฿3,060 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
"객실 깨끗하고 정리거 잘 되어있습니다. 주변엔 오래된 맛집이 많아요 추천합니다."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

L7 CHUNGJANG by LOTTE HOTELS(formerly Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang)
ACC Design Hotel

ACC Design Hotel

3 out of 5
226-11, Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu Gwangju
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,961 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿1,961
฿2,157 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju Art Street ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (558 reviews)
"Great location. Clean, and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

ACC Design Hotel
Vantt Hotel

Vantt Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12-1 Munhwajeondangro 23beongil Donggu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,252 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿1,252
฿1,377 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Asian Cultural Complex and 5.18 Democracy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
"Close to subway and important historic buildings. The owner allowed me to check in early as well as gave me a room upgrade. Tow thumbs up!"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Vantt Hotel
Hotel Artheim

Hotel Artheim

2.5 out of 5
5, Seoseok-ro 10beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju South Jeolla
The price is ฿1,770 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿1,770
฿1,947 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions House of Choi Seung-hyo and 5.18 Democracy Square ...
Hotel Artheim
Stay Hotel

Stay Hotel

3 out of 5
5, Guseong-ro 144beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,342 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿1,342
฿1,477 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gwangju Theatre and Geumnam-ro Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews)
"Nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Stay Hotel
Palace Tourist Hotel

Palace Tourist Hotel

3 out of 5
13, Jungang-ro 160beon-gil, Dong-gu Gwangju
The price is ฿1,011 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿1,011
฿1,113 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gwangju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 9 hot tubs. Popular attractions Geumnam Park and Gwangju Theatre are located ...
Palace Tourist Hotel
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Where to stay in Dong-Gu

Find the best Dong-Gu areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Seo-Gu

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

Buk-gu

You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Buk-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field or Gwangju Art and Culture Center.

Gwangsan-gu

You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Gwangsan-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at 1913 Songjeong Station Market or Ssangam Park.

Nam-gu

While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Missionary's House of Wilson and House of Lee Jang-woo.

Yangnim-dong

Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Missionary's House of Wilson is a top attraction you might want to visit.



Dong-Gu Travel Guide